Marion Dale Miller

1933 ∼ 2012

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Marion Dale Miller February 17, 1933 - September 1, 2012

Dale Miller, 79, of Silsbee died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. He was born February 17, 1933 in Sibley, Louisiana to Joe Miller and Annie Melancon Miller. Dale was a 60-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was Training Director of the Beaumont Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for 26 years. He also served two years on the Texas Skill Standards Board. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Williams Miller of Silsbee, daughter Jann Miller of Harlingen, son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Alison Miller of Tomball, son Lloyd Miller and partner Thomas Croft of New York and son and daughter-in-law Dixon and Cristina Miller of New York. He is also survived by five granddaughters and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Visitation will be held Tuesday September 4, 2012 from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. The family would like to give special thanks to the good caring people of Silsbee Convalescent Center and Odyssey Hospice.

Condolences

Eddie Morrison September 4, 2012

He was a great man and will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Monette September 4, 2012

Miss Pat: I just wanted you to know that we will also be donating to the Parkinson's Foundation in Mr. Dale's memory. Mom always told me what beautiful plants and flowers you had. I wanted you to have something special to see every day in Mom and Dad's memory also. They loved you both so much. I hope you are comforted each time you see it. Love, Monette

David Frank September 3, 2012

Dear Family and Friends: I just wanted to take a moment to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of our dear friend, Dale Miller. Below are my views of Dale : 1) The Dale Miller I knew had great courage. He was never afraid to speak out against the status quo and conventional wisdom.. 2) The Dale Miller I knew had amazing wisdom. He always knew his subject matter - - and could always defend it.. 3) The Dale Miller I knew had conviction. He always felt strong about his ideas, no matter what anyone else thought. 4) The Dale Miller I knew had clarity. His message was typically simple, concise and easily understood.. 5) And the Dale Miller I knew had credibility. He dang sure knew how to walk the walk and talk the talk. No one had more compromising integrity than Dale . He always thought with discipline and honesty. He could sort through flattery, through politics and could always see things as they truly were. He was a most remarkable man. I always viewed Dale as incredibly competent, very caring and amazingly confident. I met Dale through another dear friend, Ray LaBove. Dale's interest included a real love of music and we had many a dandy conversation about the jazz field and musicians of yesteryear. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family.

Monette Labove Noland September 2, 2012

With deepest regrets, I will not be able to attend the services, but please know my heart and prayers will be with you all. A better man never walked this earth than Mr. Miller. I hurt with all of you, but I do take some comfort knowing that Mom and Dad were there waiting for him with Jesus in Heaven. May God, in His infinite Mercy and Wisdom, help you find a place to heal in the lifelong memories of a remarkable husband, father and friend.